Joe TV's Top 5 Picks for tonight

Published 12:00 am, Saturday, October 15, 2011

Gulliver's Travels -- A mail room clerk-turned-travel writer is assigned to work in Bermuda, but inadvertently finds himself on an island filled with miniature people. At 8 p.m. on HBO.

Nowhere Boy -- John Lennon's early years are featured, showcasing his relationship with his aunt and his mother and his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison. At 8 p.m. on Showtime.

War of the Worlds -- A father tries to keep his resentful son and precocious daughter alive as they flee from a surprise attack launched by a relentless alien foe. At 8 p.m. on TNT.

Finding a Family -- Kim Delaney ("Army Wives") stars in the story of a teen whose mother is incapable of taking care of him, so he seeks an adoptive couple to attain his dream of going to Harvard. At 9 p.m. on Hallmark Channel.

Now Playing:

Saturday Night Live -- Returning to the SNL stage, Anna Faris will take her second turn at hosting the late-night show. Musical artist will be Drake. At 11:30 p.m. on NBC.